RTÉ funding by hybrid model may be ‘worst of both worlds’, Catherine Martin says

Minister for Media Catherine Martin: There are 'differences of opinion but we are absolutely united at Cabinet that the decision will be taken before the summer'. Photograph: Dara Mac DónaillMs Martin was speaking as the Government published three reports into the culture, governance and human resources practices at the national broadcaster which laid bare a litany of shortcomings.

RTÉ controversies: Broadcaster ‘lost’ records relating to three years’ transactions in barter account, says report The publication of the reports represents a new phase in the ongoing controversy at RTÉ, although the legacy of past practices still hangs over the broadcaster – and the exchequer – with fears in Government that many millions more will have to be found to account for so-called bogus self-employment practices in Montrose.

“We consider that the ambiguity inherent in classifying RTÉ as a commercial/non-commercial body led to contrary expectations, which was unhelpful to those charged with RTÉ's governance,” the review concluded. It found, “The lack of a stable and predictable funding model, and resulting intense financial challenges, put extreme pressure on RTÉ to cut costs.”

Among the recommendations are how any future proposed exit, severance or early-retirement programmes at RTÉ will be approved by the board and how they should include financial or formula caps in how they are calculated.

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